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THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE by Bessel A. van der Kolk

I bet you thought this was another mystery, right? Fooled you. It is a treatise on trauma and its effect on the brain by a noted trauma expert. Bessel van der Kolk has spent over three decades working with survivors of trauma. He transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain’s wiring—specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He shows how these areas can be reactivated through innovative treatments including neurofeedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score offers proven alternatives to drugs and talk therapy—and a way to reclaim lives.

It is beautifully readable, and although fairly long, so interesting so that the reader keeps turning pages. Yeah, it’s that good. It is a thorough exploration of trauma and its effects, written for both practitioners and laypeople. I have been interested in PTSD for some time, and when I have the opportunity, like to read on the subject.